A38 is fully reopened

Thre injured included one seriously in A38 crash as road reopens

The A38 may have reopened but three persons have been injured including one seriously in the crash, ambulances bosses have confirmed.

South Western Ambulance Service said they believe one person may be seriously injured as a result of the 11am crash.

A spokesman for the ambulance service said: “All three people involved in the collision were taken to Derriford Hospital in two road ambulances and one in air ambulance. All the resources we sent have now left the scene.

“According to our log, it looks like one patient may have serious injuries.”

15:49Olivier Vergnault

Good news A38 reopens earlier than scheduled

There is good news for motorists stuck on the A38 following this morning’s crash after the road was finally reopened.

Highways England has confirmed that the A38 between Dobwalls and the A30 at Bodmin is now open again.

A spokesman said: “the A38 is now reopened in both directions. Traffic is easing. The earlier accident investigation work between the A390 / Old Road (Twelvewoods Roundabout, Dobwalls) and Turfdown Road (Bodmin) has now been concluded.”

14:59Olivier Vergnault

Recap on A38 closure

The A38 has been closed since 11.25am following the collision between a car and a motorbike.

The busy road, which snakes down the Glynn Valley past Trago Mills, has been closed in both directions between Turfdown Road and A390/old Road by the Twelvewood Roundabout since.

The air ambulance, road ambulances and police have been attending the scene.

It is not yet known what injuries any of those involved might have sustained nor their gravity. Diversions are in place to help with the flow of traffic.

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A38 still closed in both directions

14:51Olivier Vergnault

A38 to remain shut until 8pm

The Highways Agency has now pushed back its estimated reopening time for the A38.

The organisation said at first that the road, which is closed in both directions between Dobwalls and the A30 following a collision involving a car and a motorbike, would reopen by 4.30pm.

It then said it would likely be 5.30pm.

However now it is expected to be later than that and the busy road is anticipated to be reopened by 8pm, meaning the collision earlier this morning might be more serious than first thought.

Westbound: Exit the A38 onto the A390 and travel southbound towards Lostwithiel. At the junction with the B3269 turn right and travel north towards Lanhydrock and merge with the B3268. Turn right onto Turfdown Road to head north and re-join the A38 at Turfdown.

Eastbound: As above in reverse.

13:52Olivier Vergnault

If it's any comfort.....

If it’s any comfort, many other parts of the UK are also facing huge delays as many people are getting away for the Easter weekend and holidays.

There are huge delays at Dover for those keen to go to France.

13:48Olivier Vergnault

A38 to reopen even later

First images of crash and road closure on A38 near Trago Mills (Image: Gayle McDonald )

Highways England is warning that the A38 could traffic resume as normal later than anticipated.

Initial estimates were for the stretch of road between Dobwalls and the A30 to reopen by 4.30pm.

Highways England warned that it could now be 5.15pm or even 5.30pm.

Please use the diversions in place or avoid the area altogether.

13:44Olivier Vergnault

Diversions in place on A38

Diversions are in place along the A38 following the crash between a car and motorbike on the stretch of road between Dobwalls and the A30.

Westbound: Exit the A38 onto the A390 and travel southbound towards Lostwithiel. At the junction with the B3269 turn right and travel north towards Lanhydrock and merge with the B3268. Turn right onto Turfdown Road to head north and re-join the A38 at Turfdown.

Eastbound: As above in reverse.

13:42Olivier Vergnault

A39 reopens - alternative to A38 on your way down to Cornwall

You may want to consider using the A39 on your way down to Cornwall for your Easter break as the A38 remains shut on both directions near Trago Mills.

However the A39 which was the scene of a crash involving two cars and a tractor near St Kew has now reopened and traffic is flowing as normal once more.

13:35

Praying that those involved were not seriously injured

13:35

Latest traffic update on A38

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Welcome to Easter Weekend in Cornwall

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The air ambulance is on its way back from the scene of the crash on the A38

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A38 to reopen by 4.30pm warns Highways England

Highways England has warned that the A38 could reopen by 4.30pm (Image: Highways England )

Highways England has warned that the A38 which is closed in both directions as police and ambulance crews deal with the aftermath of a collision between a car and a motorbike, have warned that the busy holiday road could stay sut for the most part of the day.

HIghways England’s estimate is that the road in the Glynn Valley near Trago Mills could reopen by 4.30pm today.

The road is closed in both directions and motorists are being advised to avoid the area altogether.

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First images of crash on A38

First images of crash and road closure on A38 near Trago Mills (Image: Gayle McDonald )

First pictures of the closed A38 following the crash near Trago Mills which involved a car and a motorbike.

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Heavy traffic near Dobwall on the A38 (Image: Highways England )

Where the crash and traffic hold up is right now on the A38, in the Glynn Valley by Trago Mills.

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The air ambulance spotted en route to A38 crash

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Highways England team manager Ian Findler, left, and traffic officer Billy Nelson, who will be among the crews patrolling the A30 in Cornwall during the Easter and summer holidays (Image: Highways England)

More traffic patrols are being planned for Cornwall’s busiest road this Easter in a bid to minimise the impact of crashes as the tourist season officially gets under way.

Highways England said it will be extending its patrols along the A30 in Cornwall during the forthcoming Easter holidays and also during the busy summer months so its officers can assist with accidents more quickly and help get traffic moving more smoothly as the flow of visitors to the Duchy increases and the county’s population trebbles.

The organisation said it is already working closely with Devon and Cornwall Police and is part of a multi-agency partnership in terms of safety and severe weather handling.

Rob Penney, South West Service Delivery Manager for Highways England said patrolling of the A30 is a trial initiative to support the police and help to address increased traffic volumes and related incidents on the A30 in Cornwall.

As part of the first-time initiative, traffic officers will assist drivers in any difficulty, co-ordinate the resources of the emergency services, manage traffic to reduce incident-related congestion and clear debris from the carriageways.

Based at both Bodmin police station and Cornwall Council’s Castle Canyke depot during the peak holiday months, they will now be closer at hand to provide assistance along the A30, and A38.

Traffic officers will patrol the A30 between Carland Cross and Lifton Down.